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Irish Heritage Festival, All Day Sunday
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This whole day festival on Sunday, October 11 will be filled with exciting Irish entertainment, shopping, food and culture in Massachusetts' most Irish neighborhood, Adams Corner in Dorchester.
There will be two stages set up, with events begining at 9 am and going until 8 pm.
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Polish Heritage Celebration
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 On Saturday, October 10 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, Polish Heritage Month will be celebrated at the Polish Heritage Ball. The Heritage Ball will be in the "Polish Triangle" which was officially recognized just one year ago.
For More on the Polish Celebration Click Here
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Ashmont Adams Yard Sale
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On Saturday, October 10 from 9 am to 2 pm there is a neighborhood wide yard sale! In the Ashmont-Carruth-Adams
Street area, Dorchester.
Pick
up maps at 296 Ashmont Street.
Food, Fantastic Fabrics, Bargains Galore
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Neponset River Greenway, Tuesday
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 On Tuesday, October 13 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, volunteer to be a "Greenway Gardener" to tend to plantings along the Greenway. This month the Neponset River Greenway Council will meet at Pope John Paul II Park, at the Hallet Street entrance to the Park. Bring gardening gloves and dress for outdoor work. To volunteer, contact Candice Cook at BNAN at 617-542-7696 or candice@bostonnatural.org. |
Register for Classes at Dot Art
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Midas Logo Contest, Win $150!
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Midas is having a logo contest in which you can win $150 and the deadline has now been extended until October 16th. Get in touch with your creative side or reconnect with your artist friends and have them earn some cash! For more information on the Contest Click Here |
Join a Community Art Committee
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Boston Connects Inc is forming a Committee of 10 Community Artists to design a contest that would display local talent. In their quest to find talented individuals the Committee would be charged with creating an art contest that in turn will showcase the work of local artists from within the Empowerment Zone. This contest will result in a cash prize, with the second and third place winners receiving a smaller cash gift. The work will involve 3 different meetings. If you would like more information or are interested in being involved, or would like to recommend or refer an artist from the Boston area to participate on the Community Art Committee, please contact Tory Stephens at 617.989.9181 or via email at tory.stephens.bci@cityofboston.gov. |
MyDorchester Photo Contest
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Can you identify where in Dorchester this photo was taken? |
| Fall 2009 DotWell Programs |
Dorchester Youth Council, Asthma Swim and Free Credit Counseling are just some of the great programs offered by Dotwell, at Dorchester House and at the Codman Square Health Center's 450 Washington Street learning center this Fall, please visit this website for more information and to register.
The Dorchester Youth Council is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year. Please contact Keith Pernell or Maggie Casey, visit the Youth Council Webpage for more information, or attend one of the meetings on Monday night at 5 pm at the Dorchester House Youth Center. |
| Seasonal & H1N1 Flu Clinics |
Please check the eBlast each week for information about where you can get your free seasonal
and H1N1 flu shots in Dorchester.
- Codman Square Health Center Flu Clinics are free for patients. You don't need an appointment for a flu vaccine. The health center will have flu clinics in September through December 2009 on Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. The Flu Shots are FREE, so please get your flu shot. If you have any question please call 617 825-9660. - At Dorchester House: Free Public Flu Clinics 9 am - 1 pm. Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14. Please call 617-288-3230 for more information. - Upham's Corner Health Center is offering free Flu Clinics at various places and times throughout October and November. For specific times and locations please click here. Click here for more information about both influenza viruses and about the city's flu preparations. |
| Save the Date! |
Thursday, Oct 15 - Youth Against Violence Summit: Promoting peace and bringing violence awareness to Dorchester, 5:30 to 8:00 pm.
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Saturday, Oct 17 - Weeds as Feed Walk: Finding Edible Plants, 2 to 4 pm
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Sunday, Oct 18 - Concert at St. Mary's: Enjoy the music of Mozart and Beethoven, 3:30 to 5 pm.
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Thursday, Oct 22 - City Council Candidates' Debate on Parks & Open Space, 6:30-8:00pm
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Saturday, Oct 24 - Flat Black "White Chrome Throwdown," a barista competition, from 2 to 9 pm.
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Saturday, Oct 24 - Fall Family Fun: Crafts and Harvest Time Activities, 1 to 4 pm.
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Thursday, Oct 29 - Martinis Haunt the Avenue, Blarney Stone, 7 PM
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Saturday, Oct 31 - Trick or Treat Canned Food Drive: Collecting cans of food on Halloween
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| DotBoard |
The DotBoard is back up and running! Register on mydorchester.org and post your organizations opportunities. Check out the current active DotBoard opportunities, including local jobs, classes and community activities: mydorchester.org/dotboard
Local Volunteer Opportunities
For women 18 and older who live in Dorchester and the surrounding neighborhoods - you are urged to apply to mentor a girl. For more information, please call 617.236.8057.
Be a Big Sister at the Lilla G. Frederick Middle School in Dorchester! ~ For more volunteer opportunities, please contact SCI Dorchester, 617-822-8297 or email Lauren Anderson. |
| Dorchester Flashback |
 Dorchester Illustration of the Week
Today's illustration is an illustration of the new Mather Elementary School built in the early 20th century.
"The new building was built in a U shape with a courtyard that faced the
old school. After the construction of the new school in 1905, the old
school building became known as the Southworth School. Joe Sergi wrote
to say 'I transferred over to the Mather thru the 6th grade, and my
sister was two years behind me and did the very same, Southworth to
Mather. So my best recollection would be the Southworth was still
standing in 1958-9.'"
The Mather Elementary School on Meeting House Hill will celebrate the
unveiling of their new library on October 9th, a week from Friday. Join
them from 12 noon to 3 pm. They will give tours and provide
entertainment.
The Illustration of the Day is brought to us by the Dorchester Atheneum, if you would like to be added to the list, please contact Earl Taylor by email or call 781-272-6700. |
| SCI Dorchester Welcomes New Americorps Members |
| As a way of introducing the new AmeriCorps members, each week we will be featuring a biography of a new member. Our featured new member this week is Maggie Casey.
Maggie Casey
is excited about developing the an Arts and Multi-Media program for
Dorchester House Multi-Service Center that is both fun and enriching
for teen participants. Maggie is originally from Santa Monica,
California, but recently graduated from Oberlin College with a
Comparative American Studies major and a minor in Studio Art. As an
Oberlin student Maggie was actively involved in youth development
programs such as America Reads and Oberlin Street Law. Last summer
Maggie worked as a Youth Team Leader for the C5 New England Leadership
Camp. She is happy to be in Dorchester working with youth, art and
service, and will gladly tell you about the different programs offered
at the Teen Center if you send her an e-mail or stop by Dorchester
House.
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| SCI Dorchester's mission is to strengthen the Dorchester community by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. We envision a community where individuals are strongly connected to their neighbors and play an active role in shaping the destiny of our community. This increase in 'social capital' will result in a community that is safer, healthier and more vital. For more information click here. | |
